Mr. Dexter Lee

Mr. Dexter K. Lee grew up in southeast Arkansas. While a student in high school, Dexter enlisted in the United States Army Reserve’s Delta Company 299th Engineer Battalion. He was called to active duty to serve in Kuwait and Iraq during the Persian Gulf War alongside other citizens of his hometown as an attachment to the 24th Infantry Division. After graduating from the University of Arkansas at Pine Bluff with a bachelor’s degree in business administration, Mr. Lee worked in the business and social services industries before accepting the call to become an educator. After entering the profession through the Arkansas Non-Traditional Teacher Licensure Program (NTLP), he began his career as a career-technical educator (CTE). His professional achievements include being honored as a campus Teacher of The Year. Mr. Lee eventually obtained a master’s degree in educational leadership from Arkansas State University. Upon completion of the administrator licensing process, he became a Director of K-12 Alternative Learning Environments, leading the program to become one of distinction.

Mr. Lee considered his invitation to serve as the assistant principal at the elementary campus that he attended during his fifth and sixth grades as a divine appointment. His principal allowed him to close each day with a daily rap. He would go on to serve as an assistant principal at the district’s middle schools and at another elementary school. Dexter also served as substitute principal for an elementary school. A dream came true when Mr. Lee was invited to become an assistant principal at his beloved high school alma mater, where he took on and completed the task of evaluating all certified instructional staff.

Mr. Lee completed his specialist degree in Educational Leadership (Superintendent Track) at Arkansas State University. He has served as a district Human Capital and Evaluation Officer. His office was responsible for recruiting talent; ensuring that all staff were evaluated; and managing employee benefits.

Mr. Lee is married and has three adult children.